Long-Term Nitrate Mitigation By Maintaining Profitable Kernza Production

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$485,000
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$485,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2024
Project Overview

Long-term nitrate mitigation by maintaining profitable Kernza production will evaluate the effectiveness of aging Kernza stands on water quality. Continue to develop a sustainable supply chain, focusing on post-harvest processing.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i
Appropriation Language

$485,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District to evaluate the effectiveness of aging Kernza stands on water quality and to continue to develop a sustainable supply chain with a focus on post-harvest processing of Kernza for water protection and local economies.

2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$485,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i
Appropriation Language

$485,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District to evaluate the effectiveness of aging Kernza stands on water quality and to continue to develop a sustainable supply chain with a focus on post-harvest processing of Kernza for water protection and local economies.

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$485,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.

Project Manager
First Name
Dennis
Last Name
Fuchs
Organization Name
Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District
Street Address
110 2nd Street S, Ste 128
City
Waite Park
State
MN
Zip Code
56387
Phone
(320) 251-7800
Email
https://www.stearnscountyswcd.net/
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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